Saudi Chemical Company Limited (SCCL) is the leading producer and distributor of explosives and its derivatives for civil and military uses in Saudi Arabia. With a strong foundations built over the last five decades, and to contribute to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030 goals, SCCL is carrying out several projects and the most prominent among them is the establishment of the Military Industries Complex; that includes TNT (with an annual capacity of 2000 tons), RDX (with an annual capacity of 120 tons), and fuzes production facilities (with an annual capacity of 12000 pcs). Also, soon the complex will produce other energetic materials, capability for shell filling, and the military industries R&D center.
TNT Type 1 (2, 4, 6-trinitrotoluene) is a solid nitrogenous compound used as a military explosive, particularly as the explosive component of general-purpose bombs. Because it is relatively insensitive to shock and cannot be started without a detonator, TNT is also used as a cover for sensitive explosives. Saudi Chemical Company Limited produces TNT conforming to military standard MIL-DTL-248D.
Recrystallized and stabilized RDX type-1 (T4, cyclo-trimethylene-trinitramine) is a powerful military-grade explosive. It is used as the main charge in detonators, bombs, and grenades due to its chemical stability and resistance, whether used pure or in compositions. For storage, RDX is coated with a wax desensitizer, while its moisture content is kept to at least 20 percent for safe transport. Saudi Chemical Company Limited produces RDX products that conform to military standard MIL-DTL-398 D.
SCCL’s facilities have the capability to produce various types of Fuzes for MK series bombs and artillery. Currently, SCCL produces two derivatives: M-904 and M-905 impact-driven fuzes for mechanical warheads which are both suitable for MK-80 series or similar low-drag general purpose explosives. Both fuze types can be configured for various arming times and explosive operating delays imposed by the specific needs of the military mission. There are nine possible arming time selection options from 218- seconds in two second increments.
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